In a negative feedback mechanism, which of the following events does not occur.

a. A stimulus is a change in some variable.
b. A receptor perceives a stimulus.
c. The control center sends output to an effector.
d. The effector stimulates or increases the stimulus, so the cycle continues.


d. The effector stimulates or increases the stimulus, so the cycle continues.

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